4.1
112 Ratings with 10 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Andrew Sama is Co-Chief of HSS Spine and specializes in the evaluation and surgical management of all traumatic, degenerative, and deformity-related conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, he believes in a team approach to patient care. Dr. Sama is a spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is involved in the resident and fellowship teaching curriculum and also mentors medical students throughout the academic year. Dr. Sama is an active member of many spine societies, academic committees, and editorial review boards. He has lectured at scientific conferences both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine, the Eastern Orthopaedic Society, the HSS Spine Fellowship Alumni Association, and AO Spine North …America. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His areas of interest include clinical and basic science research involving the biology and biomechanics of spine fusion and fusion alternatives. He has received a number of research grants, including funding from the National Institutes of Health for a study on surgical and nonsurgical approaches to the treatment of low back pain. Dr. Sama�s clinical interests include complex spine surgery, minimally invasive lateral lumbar fusions, non-fusion and motion preservation technologies, and microsurgery. Dr. Sama also has a keen interest in disorders of the cervical spine and sports-related injuries. Dr. Sama is involved in product development and has helped design orthopedic implant devices used in spinal surgery. He engages in research that will benefit patients and has published articles in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals. He co-edited a textbook titled, Lateral Access Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery published in 2016, and has authored chapters in several other medical textbooks. He is a spinal consultant with the medical staff of the United States Olympic Committee. He is also on the editorial board of Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine and serves as a reviewer for the journals Spine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dr. Sama has received 'Patients Choice' and 'Compassionate Care' awards, and is highly rated on web sites in which patients evaluate doctors. He has consecutively been listed as one of the Best Orthopedic Doctors among a select group of surgeons in New York Magazine�s Best Doctors since 2014. He is also named as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor from 2012 to present.
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Dr. Andrew Sama has 2 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
- 10 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew Sama
Medical Specialties
Dr. Andrew Sama has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Andrew Sama has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Andrew Sama holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Connecticut and New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Sama's NPI number is 1992769608.
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- Dr. Andrew Sama's office is located at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT, 06902.
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- Dr. Andrew Sama has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Andrew Sama speak?
- Dr. Andrew Sama speaks Spanish and English.
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